SC300 Clunk Noise
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SC300 Clunk Noise
Hi, I've been doing a lot of searching and research trying to find out what could be causing my clunk noise and cannot find anything, so if anyone has any suggestions, id really appreciate it. I have a 97 sc auto, and when i go to slow down to a stop, when i let off the gas at low speeds i hear and feel a clunk noise. It sounds like its coming from the trans possibly but im not sure. I can sort of feel it in the gas pedal also. Sometimes it seems like it will downshift hard as well, sort of like it shifts at the wrong rpm or something. It seems to do it more when in ECT normal, instead of ECT PWR, which im thinking is because it stays in 2nd gear more and doesnt go into 1st as much in PWR mode. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated, I cant figure out what is wrong. I noticed this after i had a trans flush, and it also seems to make a whine noise when accelerating in first.
Worst case scenario, if it is my trans, would it be better to buy a used, or get the trans rebuilt? I plan to keep the car for a while as its my favorite car and eventually turbo it. Probably will do a built auto though instead of manual swap.
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Worst case scenario, if it is my trans, would it be better to buy a used, or get the trans rebuilt? I plan to keep the car for a while as its my favorite car and eventually turbo it. Probably will do a built auto though instead of manual swap.
Thanks
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yea ill check again but they looked okay, but im looking into getting a new trans mount tomorrow. i know it at least needs that...probably needs a lot unfortunately.
As for the trans mount, can i buy the 28 dollar i found online one or do i need to get the one from lexus for 60?
As for the trans mount, can i buy the 28 dollar i found online one or do i need to get the one from lexus for 60?
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Just put lexus trans mount in tonight, I had to jack the trans up like 2 inches or so to get it bolted back together. Is this normal?
Took it for a short drive and everything seemed a lot smoother, the engine was actually quieter lol. Didnt notice much of a clunk, but it did still clunk into drive a little bit. Didnt go over like 40though, ill drive it a bit more tomorrow, but so far it seems like it fixed a lot of my problems.
Took it for a short drive and everything seemed a lot smoother, the engine was actually quieter lol. Didnt notice much of a clunk, but it did still clunk into drive a little bit. Didnt go over like 40though, ill drive it a bit more tomorrow, but so far it seems like it fixed a lot of my problems.
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cool thanks for the help. those bushings looked okay, but not that great. im looking into getting a lsd, so ill probably replace them when i do that.
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